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A large indoor satsang hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women and some men, in white and saffron clothing, many wearing rudraksha malas. Many have hands folded or raised in prayer and meditation. Behind them stand golden canopied shrines and gilded deity murtis, with framed portraits and a banner on the wall. The crowd fills the room from the front to the back.

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A large seated satsang crowd fills a hall of devotees in white and orange clothing, many wearing rudraksha malas and orange shawls. Several people have their hands raised or pressed to their heads in a meditative gesture. Behind them stands a golden shrine with ornate canopies, parasols and gilded deity figures, plus framed devotional posters on the walls. One figure near the centre wears an orange robe and shawl, seated among the crowd.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA large indoor hall filled with a dense seated congregation, mostly dressed in white with red or saffron shawls and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a bald woman in a white and red sari with a long beaded necklace sits near a woman in a maroon sari, and several men in white kurtas sit cross-legged. A metal crowd barrier runs down the centre aisle. At the far end, a stage holds a large screen showing a blue image, with a golden canopy and ornate deity murti displays on the left side of the hall and framed religious paintings on the walls. A water bottle sits on the floor near the barrier.2015-02-19A large indoor satsang hall packed with a seated audience, mostly women in saffron, orange, red and green saris with rudraksha malas around their necks, and some men in white shirts and dhotis in the back rows. In the foreground a woman in a red sari and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, next to a woman in a white shawl. Umbrellas in purple and green stand along the wall and a framed picture hangs on the back wall. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this crowd shot.2016-08-21February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA large seated audience of devotees in white clothing with orange and red shawls and lanyards fills the foreground of a hall. Many have their hands in anjali pose or sit attentively, listening. Behind them, a golden ornate throne-like seat and a deity murti adorned with garlands and red fabric stand on an orange-trimmed stage, with orange paper lanterns hanging above. Several men stand at the back in white and orange. Most attendees are women, and the seating is dense across the frame.2015-09-18May 23 20172017-05-23A large seated congregation of women fills a hall, dressed in white kurtas and white dupattas with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders and red-orange lanyards around their necks. Many wear white forehead markings and some have red tilak. Several women in the foreground sit cross-legged on mats, one holding a cloth tote bag. At the upper left, a shrine with a deity murti and an ornate gilded arch stands near the back wall, and at the right a gilded throne-like structure with orange cloth is visible. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd view.2015-09-12March 07 20162016-03-07February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA large seated crowd of devotees, mostly women, fills the frame during a devotional gathering. Many have palms pressed together in anjali mudra or raised hands, eyes closed in prayer. Several wear white and cream saris and kurtas, while others wear orange, teal and green-patterned garments. Many have vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads. Behind them a golden ornate throne or altar with gilded decoration is visible, and a woman seated near it wears a white sari with gold jewellery. The atmosphere suggests a satsang or pada-puja gathering.2014-08-24A large indoor satsang hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women, many wearing saffron-orange saris and white or cream garments. In the foreground a woman in a brown top and a beige shirt with a rudraksha mala sits with a serious expression; a young woman in an orange sari wears a gold pendant and a tilak. At the upper left, a small figure in white and saffron sits on an ornate golden throne under a decorative canopy with a floral garland, and a large screen at the far right shows another scene. Pink walls are decorated with framed photographs. The space is crowded with audience members sitting on the floor.2017-07-09